PsychoChomps blog
For the last couple of weeks there's been a lot of "stuff" going on near me including them putting up a wooden pavillion thing near the park.

I've now found what it's all about
www.ifmiltonkeynes.org/festival-programme.html
Milton Keynes is having an international festival, which basically means fireworks tonight, then maybe seeing Rich Hall later in the week.

How is your local area the best in the world?
Or you could think of hilarious subtitles to IF Milton Keynes:
(PsychoChomp, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 9:53, 107 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

That program looks like a load of self-indulgent wank
Apart from Rich Hall.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 9:56, Reply)

And Adrian Edmonson with his band

(lkjshaglkasjdhglkhjz lkcvl; g;aodh;owih, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 9:58, Reply)

Didn't scroll down that far

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 9:58, Reply)

I'm tempted to see how if a sonic artist
has made the Sainsburys less chavy.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 9:59, Reply)

It's an art festival,
I wouldn't expect you to understand.

I agree but fireworks too
(PsychoChomp, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 9:58, Reply)

I live in Stratford-upon-Avon
I'm surrounded by self-indulgent art wankers.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 9:59, Reply)

I couldn't cope with that. I'd have to move or start leaving pipe bombs in theatres.

(lkjshaglkasjdhglkhjz lkcvl; g;aodh;owih, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:07, Reply)

Where I live now is brilliant
Transport links are great- I can be in London in just over 2 hours from my doorstep; in the city centre in less than half an hour if I walk to the station; amenities are decent; quite quiet and green.

Where I lived last year was pretty good. Again, transport was decent, people rarely got raped mugged or stabbed (but it did happen), not too far from big supermarkets but very close to little ones.

Where I'm going to be living next year is awesome.

I read about IF MK in the Virgin magazine (I was bored), I found it amusing.
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 9:58, Reply)

My local area is the best in the world
in every single way.

Except for my dislike, mentioned before, of twatty girls in flowing dresses riding old fashioned bicycles, occasionally with flowers in their hair
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 9:58, Reply)

I think that's hot.

(PsychoChomp, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:04, Reply)

they're on bikes
it's harder to chase them
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:05, Reply)

he sets up elaborate systems to knock them off their bikes
so he can rush to their aid
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:07, Reply)

I did go for a drink with a girl who I helped when she fell of her bike
that was at uni though.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:08, Reply)

how did you knock her off the bike?

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:14, Reply)

I ran my hand through my hair and she was distracted.

(PsychoChomp, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:18, Reply)

cunning
and plausible
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:08, Reply)

Bitches come to me,
I am a pimp.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:07, Reply)

1st 'p' becomes a 'g'.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:08, Reply)

You going to see any of it Chompy?
I am off to see Terrafolk tonight...Some of it looks quite good despite what Lab thinks!and Free too so cheapskates like me can do something other than the normal boring shite!
(Purpledoris I've got afeckin' job, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 9:59, Reply)

Yeah I just got offered a terrafolk ticket
Might as well
(PsychoChomp, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:06, Reply)

but it's free
you don't need a ticket...unless you are having a posh ringside seat of course.....I would rather spend a tenner in the pub first....
(Purpledoris I've got afeckin' job, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:10, Reply)

Yeah it's the posh ringside ticket.
That's how I roll.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:17, Reply)

Good
Should I be taking instructions from anyone you have offended to pick you off tonight then......I need the money to be honest, so to the highest bidder.......
(Purpledoris I've got afeckin' job, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 12:19, Reply)

My local area is beautiful
Rolling countryside, 12th-17th century buildings are commonplace, excellent local cider (Hogan's).
However it's chock full of tourists all the time, and the decent pubs/bars are rammed with braying tosspots with an inflated sense of self-worth. Because it's considered 'posh', the cost of living is higher than it deserves to be.
Worst of all, there's not even a fucking KFC.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:04, Reply)

Well......
We have:

Cider and beer festivals
Agricultral shows
Flowers, vegetables and herbs planted around the town
Duck races along the canal


There's probably more I don't know about.
( girlinthehole, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:05, Reply)

It's reet gorgeous round your neck of the woods

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:07, Reply)

And it's improving since people are finding it too expensive to live in Hebden Bridge.
Pubs need improving though.
( girlinthehole, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:19, Reply)

My area is the best
Because it looks like My Fair Lady or Mary Poppins and sometimes Jack the Ripper.
And we have lots of shops, offies, takeaways, theatres, galleries, restaurants and cathedrals, just in my little neighbourhood.
It's close enought to the city centre to be considered Town, but it is definitely its own little quarter that is 'cool' but not wanky and has loads of diverse cultures and the occasional mental hostel.
I feel safe at all hours even though there's always something a bit odd happening not far away. I know lots of people in the shops and bars, but I don't feel I am too involved in all that community politics bollocks. In short, I feel like I belong here.

What could possibly make me contemplate leaving here, I do not know.
Oh, yes I do. Bastard.
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:05, Reply)

I like how multi-cultural it is 'round you
For instance, I pulled a chinese AND a japanese girl near the halls there. Separate occasions, of course.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:08, Reply)

I love it when one of the muslim neighbours get married
All the birds come out screeching and bashing tambourines and winking at the bride suggestively. Scouse and Islam DO mix after all!
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:12, Reply)

That sounds pretty cool
Unless it's early morning and you're hungover.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:13, Reply)

It's always evening
The first time I didn't know what the frig was going on, and a pair of eyes peeping out from a veil yells up in thickest scouse "It's alright luv, she's goin' 'ome with 'er 'usband fer the fiiiirst tiiiime! They're gonna 'ave good night!"
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:16, Reply)

I enjoyed Manchester when I lived there at first.
Lots going on and the diverse cultures but it all got a bit claustraphobic towards the end.
( girlinthehole, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:21, Reply)

The demographic is cracking here, in a funny way
On my road there seems to be at least two of everything, this includes mentals, gays and disableds, not just races or religions.
The mix stops it getting boring.
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:28, Reply)

Awww bless! That's quite heart-warming!

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:22, Reply)

For a free bash
that looks half decent, although we get quite spoilt in Bristol there is always something good going on here. St Pauls Carnival is always brilliant and when the Balloon Fiesta does happen that is ace too.
( SteveFrench Cardio is for homo's. do you even lift bro?, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:06, Reply)

Well I don't know about best in the world
But Cork's pretty nice, it's a small friendly town and the centre is done up reet well. I like that there's many pubs as well. Yes. I enjoy this town.

So far.
( Theoban What of it, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:11, Reply)

Bland reply #5874 there

( Theoban What of it, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:11, Reply)

It's a bit boring though
I used to live near there and nothing much ever happened
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:12, Reply)

I'm ready for boring at the moment
Just spent the last 3 years in Paris, I need time to let my liver relax and stop trying to strangle me.

I reckon I'll give this place a year or two, then off again.
( Theoban What of it, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:14, Reply)

fair enough
are you sure you aren't my cousin?
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:16, Reply)

Alright Steve

( Theoban What of it, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:17, Reply)

alright Lee

( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:18, Reply)

That's a river, silly

( Theoban What of it, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:19, Reply)

it's the bit at the bottom
of a bottle of wine
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:21, Reply)

Don't you talk about my bottom

( Theoban What of it, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:22, Reply)

Because I'm here, so fuck you

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:12, Reply)

It's not full of cunts
Close to two different and beautiful coastlines, as well as Dartmoor and Exmoor.

Loads of nice old buildings, hot women, good surf, devon accent (not that you hear it much) is much nicer than horrible midland and northern ones.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:16, Reply)

Within 20 minutes of being in exeter the one and only time,
someone arrived at my mates house with a massive plastic barrel of cider and invited me to go scrumping.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:21, Reply)

that's the beauty of this place
there's always something slightly odd going on

great sense of adventure
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:22, Reply)

And you've got a Somefield staffed entirely by spastics.

(PsychoChomp, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:23, Reply)

we've got two I'll have you know
and a KFC staffed by circus freaks
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:24, Reply)

THe one I went to, had a girl who took about 15 mins to turn around and pick some golden virginia off the shelf and tell me the price
I'm not even exagerating.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:25, Reply)

I understand
both somerfields are staffed by simpletons.

it's shocking. you should see the morons who work in the Range.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:28, Reply)

Within 20 minutes of being in exeter the one and only time
I was in firehouse getting hammered and listening to acid funk. I would disagree with the cunt-quota, although I suspect the vast majority of them are students.
(berk, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:23, Reply)

the students are massive cunts
they are the worst thing about Exeter by a mile.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:24, Reply)

Ah well
at least you're rid of them for the next month or two.
(berk, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:26, Reply)

Do you have a Devon accent?

( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:36, Reply)

naa
I'm from Buckinghamshire.

Might have the odd little bit, but not much. Don't often come in contact with people who do.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:46, Reply)

Are there Devon Rex cats?

( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:59, Reply)

if they come in black then there's one right near my house
I fucking hate it
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 11:00, Reply)

Weird looking things

( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 11:03, Reply)

yeah

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 11:08, Reply)

yeah

( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 11:09, Reply)

alright?

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 11:10, Reply)

yeah
you?
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 11:14, Reply)

yeah
only here for another hour, then cruising to cornwall for a stag do
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 11:18, Reply)

You slag

( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 11:20, Reply)

:-P

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 11:24, Reply)

I live in the nicest
suburb of Birmingham. It's an oxymoron in the making, but it's actually really nice - has a farmers market, a craft market, several quite big music festivals, quite a lot of restaurants, 5 decent pubs (and 3 shit ones) all within five minutes walk of my flat. Bizarrely there were morris men on the village green when I was cycling home last night.

Not bad considering it takes less than 10 minutes to walk from one end of the high street to the other.
(berk, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:21, Reply)

Which suburb is that?
I always found the Quakers bit by Cadbury's pretty, but obviously lacking in pubs (I used to work in Selly Oak Hospital).
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:24, Reply)

Bourneville is very pretty
but there's not a great deal going on. I live in Moseley.
(berk, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:25, Reply)

Bourneville, thanks! I'd forgotten the name
Think I've driven through Moseley, seemed alright.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:28, Reply)

It's probably the nicest
place I've lived so far. But then, it does have a lot of good pubs and I am from up north, so not particularly discerning...
(berk, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:34, Reply)

If we're doing blogs....
It's official. I HAVE A PUDGE ON MY TUMMY!
I am so happy I have a massive grin on my face. XD
(Poppet some assembly required., Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:26, Reply)

what's that even meant to mean?

(PsychoChomp, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:28, Reply)

I mean I have put on weight.
and instead of being skin and bones (which I have been for the past 2 years), I now am healthy enough that I have a bit of a pudgey bit on my tummy. I look healthy!
(Poppet some assembly required., Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:32, Reply)

NO FAT CHICKS

( Theoban What of it, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:28, Reply)

The town in which I live
is nothing special (former mining town = colliery row houses as far as the eye can see and mass unemployment). However, coast - ten minutes; hills - 20 minutes; city - 30 minutes; decent pub - ten minutes, so all is not bad.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:36, Reply)

I like Ashington.
It is strange yet welcoming.
(porkylips looks better as the sun goes down., Fri 16 Jul 2010, 12:09, Reply)

We have some lovely beaches
in fact my "local" beach was once written in the Guardian as one of the top 10 in the world. Cold as fuck though.
( whenanimalsattackhumans clad in global hypercolour, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 10:40, Reply)

My local park has a splash boat.
Clearly I win.


I like the look of the Indian dance/football thing. The chap in the foreground in the photo looks exactly like I do, both when playing football and dancing. Well he would if he were white, middle aged and fat, but the pose is spot on.
(Cave Duck, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 11:11, Reply)

I live near Tayyab's.
GAME OVER.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 11:30, Reply)

But does it have a splash boat?

(Cave Duck, Fri 16 Jul 2010, 11:34, Reply)